Supplier Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Alachua, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Alachua Florida USA (Greater Gainesville Area)
About Sandvik & Our Culture
Sandvik is a global engineering leader with more than 41000 employees worldwide and proud to be ranked among Forbes Top 100 Global Employers. At our Rotary Drilling Division headquarters in Alachua Florida we design and assemble world-class surface mining drill rigs used across the globe.
Our culture thrives on innovation collaboration and diversity. We believe different perspectives drive creativity so we invest in learning together and supporting each other. Safety Quality and People are at the heart of everything we do all within a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
About the Role
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that externally supplied products materials and services consistently meet company quality delivery and performance requirements. This role partners closely with Sourcing Engineering Manufacturing and Suppliers to prevent defects manage supplier risk and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
The SQE serves as the primary technical interface between the organization and its suppliers on all qualityrelated matters including qualification audits corrective actions process capability and change management.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Qualification & Governance
- Lead supplier qualification onboarding and approval activities including capability assessments and audits
- Define and deploy supplier quality requirements standards and expectations
- Ensure suppliers comply with ISO 9001 system requirements
Incoming & Supplier Quality Assurance
- Monitor supplier quality performance using KPIs such as PPM defects escapes and audit findings
- Analyze supplier quality data to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities
- Support incoming inspection strategies and containment actions when required
Corrective Action & Problem Solving
- Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) root cause analysis and verification of effectiveness
- Apply structured problemsolving methodologies (e.g. 8D DMAIC A3 Fishbone 5 Whys)
- Escalate chronic or systemic supplier issues through defined governance channels
Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with suppliers to improve process capability yield and consistency
- Drive supplier development plans focused on defect reduction process stability and cost of poor quality
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives
Engineering Change & Risk Management
- Participate in supplierrelated engineering changes including PPAP/APQP or equivalent validation activities
- Assess supplier readiness for new product introductions changes or transfers
- Identify and mitigate supplier quality and process risks
CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Work closely with Sourcing on supplier selection performance reviews and escalation decisions
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve supplierdriven production issues
- Support internal and external audits as required
Job Candidate Requirements:
- Ability to work in the U.S. on an indefinite basis without sponsorship
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain or related field
- 37 years of experience in supplier quality manufacturing quality or related roles
- Strong knowledge of quality systems audits and supplier management practices
- Handson experience with structured problemsolving and corrective action processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and process documentation
- Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required.
- Ability to lift up to 50lb.
Preferred:
- ASQ certifications (CSQP CQE CQA Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)
- Working knowledge of:
- Gears and power transmission components
- Metallurgy including material properties heat treatment and failure modes
- Welding processes weld quality requirements and inspection methods
- Surface coatings and paint systems including preparation application and defect analysis.
- Knowledge of welding standards (AWS/ASME preferred)
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
- Knowledge of machining fabrication and assembly processes.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement training.
How to Apply
Apply online at is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For assistance contact .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Procurement
- Program Management
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- Supplier Management
- HACCP
- As9100
